So you've just opened up your brand new Windows PC, and you're all connected. But, what's next? Games! And, better yet, you can download free games. There are a plethora of options for getting free downloadable games on a Windows PC, including using Windows' own games store and some key websites.
The easiest way to download free games on Windows 8 is to simply visit the Windows Store. While looking at your desktop, simply point your mouse at the top right of your screen, and click on Search. Type 'store' in the search box, and hit enter. Then, click on 'Store.' Immediately, you're thrown a TON of new information. It can be a bit overwhelming at first, but it quickly becomes less so when you eventually learn what you're actually looking at. To find free games, go to the top navigation bar in the Store, and click on 'Top charts' and then 'Top free games.' You're then taken to a seemingly endless amount of free Windows games. There are some great games on here that are familiar to Android users, such as FlappyBird, Where's My Water 2, Asphalt 8: Airborne and Frozen Free Fall. But, of course, there are some classic Windows games on there too, such as Microsoft Sodoku, Microsoft Jigsaw and Microsoft Mahjong.
Another way to find some great free Windows games is to head over to CNET and do some browsing. The CNET hyperlink will bring you straight to the Free Games section, where you'll find even more Windows games available for free. Some of the best of the bunch are Alien Arena: Combat Edition, which is a sci-fi shooter in the spirit of Quake, Uberstrike HD, Tetris, Chicken Invaders, and WildLands Hockey. Simply search for these games (or browse for others), click the green 'Download Now' button, save the file and then double click on it to run the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions, as their install process may vary.
Of course, you can always look for free online games for your Windows PC. There are great sites like AddictingGames.com, Pogo.com and MSN Games that offer free Windows games you can play right online,without downloading the actual games.
But if you're looking for free Windows games that are quite a bit meatier, there are many games that were made specifically to be free-to-play. For example, if you're into games like Diablo, then check out Path of Exile, a free action RPG that's quite possibly the best free RPG available. In fact, one of the most impressive games of the year is absolutely free - I'm talking about Blizzard's Hearthstone. Hearthstone is a card game that's super addictive and, well, super free. To download and install the game, simply follow the hyperlink to the official site, and you'll be up and running in no time. And if you're looking for a free MMORPGs for Windows, there are a great number of a good games available, such as DC Universe Online, Firefall, Rift, and Neverwinter. There are an overwhelming number of free MMOs out there, but these are by far the best of the bunch.
Or, you can choose to download the most popular MOBA games that also happen to be free, such as League of Legends, Smite, Dota 2 or Infinite Crisis, which is a MOBA based on the DC Comics universe. Again, simply follow the links and sign up to play these games for free.
And, lastly, there are many free games on Steam available for download. Some of gaming's most recognizable games are available for a free download on Steam, such as Team Fortress 2, Warframe, Planetside 2 and Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies. In fact, probably your best way to find the best free-to-play games is to go to the official Steam website and click 'Install Steam' at the top right of your screen. After you've signed up for an account, downloaded the installer and logged in, just browse for the free to play section and grab what looks good. As another tibdit of information for you, Steam quite often has CRAZY sales on video games so that users can pick up some truly great titles for extremely low prices.
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